I’ve been wanting to go back to Carmel, but it’s just not a place for being single. I’m sure that Napa is the same way. (On the other hand, I’m happy to go to London solo or with someone else!)

I realize I don’t really know you, but through your writing I can see a “new” Vanessa emerging and it’s so great to see! We are learning and growing. It may not be at the pace we want, but it’s happening!

I look forward to reading your upcoming stories, Vanessa Torre! And, yes, for the love of cream corn, YOU deserve a badass man! (My guy is less badass and more scholarly, slightly quirky. Tomato, tomahto!)